Markets – Page 83
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Investing in the future through the voluntary carbon market
Net zero transition strategies take time, and some remaining emissions may still be inevitable
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NewsGerman government plans to channel pension assets for VC investments
Also considering setting up a facility to finance young innovative companies that previously had no access to venture capital funds
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PostNL scheme introduces Paris Aligned Benchmark for CO2 reduction
The fund has already reduced its carbon footprint below a 1.5°C path, but remains invested in fossil fuels for now
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NewsUK waters down plans for Sarbanes-Oxley law to tackle failing audit market
Government says consultation responses indicated ‘more incremental approach to internal controls would be appropriate’
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UK pension funds predict higher inflation for longer
A difficult road ahead, with recession on the horizon, economists predict
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Trustees reminded to push fund groups on social impact
Despite huge leaps forward in environmental considerations in portfolios, some investors continue to overlook social impact objectives
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NewsNavigate private market complexity to achieve goals, trustees told
As the UK government urges DC schemes to invest in a wider range of illiquid assets, trustees are told not to fear the unfamiliar
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NewsMarket turbulence does not diminish Danish risk appetite
Only 14% of those who are concerned about the turbulence are considering adjusting their investments to lower risk
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NewsBoE warns of challenges from war in Ukraine
Depressed equities, costs from migration, supply chain disruption and high inflation are some of the issues with which pensions must grapple
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NewsAPG moves to central repo clearing
The switch from bilateral transactions follows similar decisions by PGGM and MN
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PMT, PME ditch ‘authoritarian countries’ from EM index
The two Dutch pension funds have sold Egypt and Vietnam government bonds as a result of the policy change
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PMT interest rate hedge increase backfires
The fund’s accountability body voiced surprise about the move
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NewsPrivate equity general partner-led deals could generate $200-300bn per year, says Schroders
Despite the current macro economic environment and geopolitical tensions the growth in secondaries transactions continues
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NewsSwiss pension fund market sees increased consolidation activity
The consolidation that has taken place in the past few years has led to an increase in multi-employer pension funds
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NewsGerman investors strive for viable connection with private equity managers
BVK will prioritise private equity among its alternatives portfolio for the next 12 months
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Pension funds to benefit from ‘exceptionally high’ swap spread
Pension schemes are advised to take the opportunity to change ‘expensive’ government bonds for cheaper swaps
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UK roundup: Queen’s Speech fails to mention new Pensions Bill, autoenrolment plans
Plus: DB schemes see improved health; Buck launches DB governance tool
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German Spezialfonds provide investor protection during war in Ukraine
In March Spezialfonds – which are limited exclusively to institutional investors – generated €6.4bn
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NewsNorway scales back SWF spend as local economy blooms
Presenting revised 2022 budget, finance minister says petroleum revenue spending must shrink to avoid overheating economy
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Modelling a longevity shock – A £1bn scheme would need to find £120m
By Howard Kearns, longevity pricing director at Insight Investment
